Updated on July 22, 2021 at 8:54 pm
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A list of outstanding athletes from Connecticut wouldn t be complete without Joan Joyce. This month, the Waterbury native got a front-row seat to watch her own incredible story, as she continues to be an inspiration. It s mind-blowing what this woman has been able to accomplish and is still accomplishing today, said Kiersten Bjork of Branford, who played Joyce in the musical about Joan s life staged at the Legacy Theater. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Joyce s athletic accomplishments are incredible, including stops on the LPGA Tour and the USA national basketball team but she s most known for her skills on the softball diamond. Joyce pitched 150 no-hitters and 50 perfect games throughout her career with the Brakettes and Lionettes, even leading the Brakettes to become the first American team to win the world championship. The Hall of Famer even once struck out T
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